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Aquarium with Zero Distance to Dolphins
This is a donut-shaped aquarium that floats above the sea. It's name is Sea Donut. You will never forget its form and the exhibitions inside it if you visit it once. Of course, the highlight is the interaction time with dolphins. However, it is an aquarium packed with things you can only do here: You are met by dogs when you first enter the aquarium and you can take part in experiences to observe creatures up-close inside the aquarium. We guarantee it will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations.
You can directly touch the heads and pectoral fins of the dolphins in the interaction time with them. The feel of touching them is truly like ...? (Why don't you find out for yourself at the aquarium.) Moreover, you can see various dolphin shows in the interaction time. You can experience the cleverness and high athletic ability of dolphins up-close!
The distance to the creatures in this aquarium (!?) located in the water is probably the closest in Japan. Upon observing creatures at such close quarters, you can thoroughly learn about creatures in the water and sea with charming handwritten signs.
Whether or not you are tired of regular aquariums, an aquarium you have never experienced before awaits you here. Please make sure to visit this aquarium that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations.
| Shop or Facility Name | Underwater Aquarium Sea Donut |
|---|---|
| Address | 6225-7, Aitsu, Matsushima-machi, Kamiamakusa-shi, Kumamoto |
| Tel | 0969-56-1155 |
| Open |
3/20-10/31: 9:00-18:00 (last entry time 17:00) 11/1-3/19: 9:00-17:00 (last entry time 16:00) Dolphine Interaction Time ：（Weekday）11:00／13:00／15:00（Weekend）10:00／11:00／13:00／15:00／16：00 |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Website | http://www.amakusapearl.com/ |
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People < Cats! Cats! Cats!
"A Soothing Island Full of Cats"
Yushima is located in the middle of the Ariake Sea between the Amakusa Islands and the Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture. This small island, about four kilometers in circumference, is also known by the nickname of "Island of Cats." As the name suggests, there are many cats on this island. It is said that there are more cats than residents on the island. (The number of residents is about 230 while the number of cats is about 250 as of December 2024.) Each cat has been given a name and is well looked after.
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Pass Through the Entrance to Take a Mysterious Trip in Time Back to the Past
The historical figure that Kamiamakusa is most proud of is Amakusa Shiro (Masuda Shiro Tokisada). Amakusa was the person who, although a teenager, marshalled the passions of the people to drive the rebel forces in the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion in the 17th century when the Shogunate began cracking down on Christians. The Amakusa Shiro Museum tells of the era when Amakusa Shiro lived, the history of Christianity and nanban (foreign) culture through videos, dioramas, projection mapping and performances. The facility periodically collaborates with universities to hold special exhibitions to reconstruct the situation at that time such as by displaying valuable books and tools. The museum is located within Amakusa Shiro Park. Its unique architectural beauty also makes it worth seeing.
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The Aorta
of the Islands!
Ten Bridges
of Kamiamakusa!
The natural landscapes and tourist attractions, which are the pride of Kamiamakusa and which will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations, have been produced from the topography unique to Kamiamakusa consisting of islands of various sizes. It is the many bridges spanning these islands which support that originality! These bridges, which support tourist attractions that will greatly exceed (NANAME-UE) your expectations, link that main throughfare and small islands centered on the Five Bridges of Amakusa which connect the main throughfare.
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Soon to Be Listed
as a World Heritage
Site?
The World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel in France is adored by people all over the world in addition to Japanese people.
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Superb
Views
The scenery of Matsushima from the observation deck in Kamiamakusa is a superb view you cannot see anywhere else.
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A Roadside Station?
No! A Sea Station!
Roadside stations typically offer direct sales of vegetables, tourist information centers and restaurants. However, you can also buy fresh seafood at Kamiamakusa.
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New Sensation
Resort
Resorts areas popular with Japanese people include Hawaii, the Maldives and now Maejima. Come to Kamiamakusa for the most seasonal resort experience.